
The IDF spokesman announced this morning (Thursday) - following the instructions of the political echelon, and in accordance with the assessment of the situation - that the IDF has begun operational preparations for the implementation of the agreement, and is carrying out preparations and combat procedures for the transition to adjusted deployment lines in the near future.
""The IDF continues to be deployed in the region and to prepare for any operational development.".
According to the plan, the ceasefire is expected to be declared at 12:00, after which the IDF will begin a gradual withdrawal from Gaza City itself - until it remains to control 53% of the Gaza Strip.
It should be noted that, at Hamas's request, Trump's revisions to the withdrawal maps include a more significant withdrawal of IDF forces in the Khan Yunis area and the southern Gaza Strip.
The goal of the move is to allow the terrorist organization to organize to release the hostages, in accordance with the agreed-upon outline.
According to a report by Carmela Menashe in 'Kan News', three IDF divisions fighting in Gaza City began evacuating forces from the city and the refugee camps on the outskirts of the city last night.
The fear is of friction with the Palestinian population who will try to return north today, so the forces are organizing themselves for an exit from the city and its outskirts. The forces will move to the yellow line. Later, following the government's decision, after 24 hours, the residents of Gaza City will be allowed to return to their homes.
In Egypt, it was reported that "Hamas has begun gathering the Israeli hostages to safe places in preparation for their handover.".
The Ministry of Religious Services has completed preparations for the treatment of civilian remains as part of the agreement to return the abductees. The remains will be received at the Hevra Kadisha compound in Rishon LeZion, after the identification process at the Institute of Forensic Medicine is complete.
According to the arrangements, the ministry will handle the transfer of the remains, arrange funeral ceremonies, and provide support to families.
In addition, the ministry will allow farewell ceremonies to be held at the Habra Kadisha complex in Rishon LeZion for families who request to do so.